The Hidden Power of Physical Connection
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The Hidden Power of Physical Connection

In this episode of Our.Love Podcast, join Dr. Keely Sikes Rollings as she sits down with Jim Coan, Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Virginia, to discuss the love scale of a physical connection. Jim talks about the psychological effect of physical touch, ways to enhance romance by physical communication, and his research into the power of handholding to protect against stress.

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Self-expansion in a Relationship
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Self-expansion in a Relationship

In this episode of Our.Love Podcast, Jim Coan sits down with Arthur Aron, Research Professor of Psychology at Stony Brook University, to explain the self-expansion model of forging interpersonal relationships. Arthur discusses self-expanding activities for strengthening relationship bonds, how to measure and improve satisfaction in a relationship, and his research behind his “36 Questions That Lead To Love” model.

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Finding the Unfamiliar in the Seemingly Familiar
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Finding the Unfamiliar in the Seemingly Familiar

On this episode of the Our.Love Podcast, Jim Coan sits down with Todd Kashdan, a Professor of Psychology at George Mason University, to discuss the importance of curiosity in relationships. Todd talks about what curiosity means, understanding curiosity as an ability and a learned skill, the difference curiosity makes in relationships, and what happens when a relationship is devoid of curiosity.

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How Quality Time Impacts Our Health and Relationships
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How Quality Time Impacts Our Health and Relationships

In this episode of Our.Love Podcast, Jim Coan is joined by David Sbarra, Professor of Psychology at the University of Arizona, to discuss creating and maintaining value in your relationships. David talks about the research behind the association between relationships and mental health, responding to your partner’s needs, and the importance of cultivating your relationship by being attentive and digging deeper to connect deeply.

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